2014 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN spare wheel

2. Rotate the nut to the left until the winch mechanism stops turning freely. This will allowenough slack in the cable to allow you to pull the spare tire out from underneath the
vehicle.
3. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the spare tire hook, and pull the
spare tire from under the vehicle.
NOTE:
If either front tire is flat it may be necessary
to jack up the vehicle to remove the compact
spare tire/cover assembly from under the
vehicle.
4. Stand the tire/cover assembly upright and remove the wheel spacer by squeezing the winch retaining tabs together. Push the retainer through the spare tire to release it from
the wheel.
Spare Tire And Hook
1 — Spare Tire
2 — Spare Tire Hook
Wheel Spacer
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Front jack location is on the sill flange of the vehicle body and is located 6 in (150 mm)
from door edge.
NOTE:
In some situations the jack may need to be
placed on its side in order to be pushed un-
der the vehicle. Return the jack to its correct
orientation once it is under the vehicle.
3. Place the wrench on the jack screw and turn to the right until the jack head is
properly engaged in the described loca-
tion. Do not raise the vehicle until you
are sure the jack is securely engaged.
4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the right, using the swivel
wrench. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance
is obtained to install the spare tire. Minimum tire lift provides maximum stability.
5. Remove the wheel lug nuts, for vehicles with wheel covers, remove the cover from the wheel by hand. Do not pry the wheel cover off. Then pull the wheel off the hub.
6. Install the compact spare tire. Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
NOTE:
• Do not install the wheel cover on thecompact spare.
• Do not use a hammer or force to install the wheel covers.
7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack screw to the left.
8. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the
handle for increased leverage. Tighten
the lug nuts in a star pattern until each
nut has been tightened twice. The correct wheel nut tightness is 100 ft lbs (135 N·m). If in
doubt about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your
authorized dealer or at a service station.
9. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position.
Front Jacking Location Engaged
Installing Compact Spare
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10. Place the deflated (flat) tire and compact spare tire cover assembly in the rear cargoarea. Do not stow the deflated tire in the spare tire location. Have the full-sized tire
repaired or replaced, as soon as possible.
11. Stow the cable and wheel spacer before driving the vehicle. Reassemble the winch handle extensions to form a “T” and fit the winch T-handle over the drive nut. Rotate the
nut to the right until the winch mechanism clicks at least three times.
NOTE:
Refer to the “Spare Tire Tools” section for instructions on assembling the T-handle.
12. Stow the jack, jack handle and winch handle tools back in the stowage compartment.
13. Check the compact spare tire pressure as soon as possible. Correct the tire pressure, as required.
Securing The Spare Tire
1. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form a T-handle and fit the winch T-handle overthe drive nut. Rotate the nut to the left until the winch mechanism stops turning freely.
This will allow enough slack in the cable to allow you to pull the wheel spacer out from
under the vehicle.
2. Assemble the winch handle extensions to form the spare tire hook, and pull the wheel spacer from under the vehicle.
3. Turn the compact spare tire so that the valve stem is down, and place the tire into the spare tire/cover assembly. Slide the wheel spacer through the center of the wheel and
spare tire/cover assembly, so that the two retainer tabs snap out and engage the spare
tire cover on the opposite side.
4. Using the winch T-handle, rotate the drive nut to the right until the compact spare tire/cover assembly is drawn into place against the underside of the vehicle.
5. Continue to rotate the nut to the right until you hear the winch mechanism click three times. It cannot be overtightened. Check under the vehicle to ensure the compact spare
tire/cover assembly is positioned correctly against the underside of the vehicle.
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Vehicles Without Wheel Covers
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. Install the remaining lug nuts with the cone shaped end of the nut toward the wheel.Lightly tighten the lug nuts.
3. Lower the vehicle to the ground by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
4. Finish tightening the lug nuts. Push down on the wrench while at the end of the handle for increased leverage. Tighten the lug nuts in a star pattern until each nut has been
tightened twice. The correct tightness of each lug nut is 100 ft/lbs (135 N·m). If in doubt
about the correct tightness, have them checked with a torque wrench by your authorized
dealer or service station.
5. After 25 miles (40 km) check the lug nut torque with a torque wrench to ensure that all lug nuts are properly seated against the wheel.
CAUTION!
• The winch mechanism is designed for use with the winch T-handle only. Use of air wrench or other power tools is not recommended and can damage the winch.
• Do not attempt to raise the vehicle by jacking on locations other than those indicated
in the Jacking Instructions for this vehicle.
• Be sure to mount the spare tire with the valve stem facing outward. The vehicle could
be damaged if the spare tire is mounted incorrectly.
• The compact spare tire/cover assembly must be used when the compact spare tire is
stored. Failure to use this cover could drastically reduce the life of the compact spare
tire.
• The winch mechanism is designed specifically to stow a compact spare tire only. Do
not attempt to use the winch to stow the full size flat tire, or any other full-size tire.
Vehicle damage may result.
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WARNING!
• Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pullfar enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or
changing the wheel.
• Being under a jacked-up vehicle is dangerous. The vehicle could slip off the jack and
fall on you. You could be crushed. Never put any part of your body under a vehicle that
is on a jack. If you need to get under a raised vehicle, take it to a service center where
it can be raised on a lift.
• Never start or run the engine while the vehicle is on a jack.
• The jack is designed to be used as a tool for changing tires only. The jack should not
be used to lift the vehicle for service purposes. The vehicle should be jacked on a firm
level surface only. Avoid ice or slippery areas.
• Carefully follow these tire changing warnings to help prevent personal injury or
damage to your vehicle:
• Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible
before raising the vehicle.
• Turn on the Hazard Warning flasher.
• Block the wheel diagonally opposite the wheel to be raised.
• Set the parking brake firmly and set an automatic transmission in PARK; a manual
transmission in REVERSE.
• Do not let anyone sit in the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Do not get under the vehicle when it is on a jack.
• Only use the jack in the positions indicated and for lifting this vehicle during a tire
change.
• If working on or near a roadway, be extremely careful of motor traffic.
• To assure that spare tires, flat or inflated, are securely stowed, spares must be
stowed with the valve stem facing the ground.
• Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable. It could
slip off the jack and hurt someone near it. Raise the vehicle only enough to remove
the tire.
• To avoid the risk of forcing the vehicle off the jack, do not tighten the wheel nuts fully
until the vehicle has been lowered. Failure to follow this warning may result in
personal injury.
• A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or hard stop could endanger the
occupants of the vehicle. Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the places
provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired or replaced immediately.
• Verify that both retainer tabs of the wheel spacer have been properly extended
through the center of the wheel and spare tire/cover assembly. Failure to properly
engage both retainer tabs could result in loss of the spare tire and cover assembly,
which will cause vehicle damage and may cause loss of vehicle control.
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Lift Gate................8
Outlet (Auxiliary Electrical Outlet) . .90
Seats .................16
Steering ...............127
Preparation for Jacking .........112
Programmable Electronic Features . . .85
Radio Operation ............47, 49
Rain Sensitive Wiper System .......29
RearCamera...............39
RearCrossPath .............39
Rear Heated Seats ............24
Rear ParkSense System .........39
Recreational Towing ...........93
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Arm The Alarm ............10
Disarm The Alarm ...........10
LockTheDoors ............8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ......8
UnlockTheDoors ...........8
Remote Starting System ..........9
Replacement Bulbs ...........137
Reporting Safety Defects ........139
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ......122
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ........92
Satellite Radio (Uconnect® studios) ........48,50
Schedule, Maintenance .........128
Seat Belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) . .10
Child Restraints ..........10,12
Energy Management Feature .....10
Lap/ShoulderBelts..........10
Seat Belt Pretensioner ........10
SeatBeltReminder..........10
Seats..................16,17 Adjustment ..............17
Fold in Floor (Stow `n Go) .......19
Heated ................24
Lumbar Support ...........16
Manual.................17
Memory ................17
Power .................16
Stow`nGo(FoldinFloor) .......19
Security Alarm Arm The System ...........10 Disarm The System
..........10
Security Alarm ............10
Shift Lever Override ...........121
Signals, Turn ...............29
Sirius Satellite Radio ...........71
SIRIUSTravelLink.............71
SpareTire ................107
Spark Plugs ...............127
Speed Control Accel/Decel .............32
Cancel ................33
Resume ...............33
Set ..................32
Starting Remote ................9
Steering Tilt Column ..............26
Wheel, Heated ............25
Steering Wheel Audio Controls ......75
Stow `n Go (Fold in Floor) Seats ......19
Stuck, Freeing ..............122
SunRoof .................41
Supplemental Restraint System - Airbag .................11
Tilt Steering Column ...........26
TIREFIT...............100,101
Tires Air Pressure .............136
Changing ..............

107
Jacking .............107,112
SpareTire ..............107
Touchscreen Radio Cleaning Your Touchscreen
Radio ...............57,66
Towing ..................93 Disabled Vehicle ...........121
Recreational .............93
Trailer Towing Trailer and Tongue Weight ......93
Trailer Weight ...............93
Transmission Fluid .................127
TurnSignals ...............29
Uconnect® Voice Command .......79
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